continuing education

 

RDHAP PROGRAM OVERVIEW

West's 150-hour RDHAP program is the first and most widely-recognized program of its kind in California. It is approved by the Dental Board of California and the Committee of Dental Auxiliaries. This program prepares registered dental hygienists to become licensed to operate a private practice providing dental hygiene services in homes, schools, residential facilities, and underserved areas.


The California State RDHAP written licensing exam is offered to participants on West's campus at the completion of the program. Since the RDHAP program's inception, 100% of our program participants have passed this written exam on their first try.

 

To learn more about the RDHAP program for dental hygienist professionals, attend the RDHAP PROGRAM on October 24, 2009, at 9am. Tuition is $45 and participants receive 3 hours of CE credit.  On the afternoons following the Symposium we hold an RDHAP BUSINESS PLANNING EVENT to provide hands-on, practical education to operate a successful RDHAP practice. Tuition is $300 and applicable towards tuition in the RDHAP program.  Participants receive 2 hours of CE credit. Click here for a information packet on these events.
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RDHAP Licensing Requirements

To be eligible for licensing, students need:


1. A passing grade on the California RDHAP written licensing exam
2. A B.S. or A.S. degree requiring minimum 120 semester college units from an accredited institution
3. Verified minimum 2000 hours of employment in clinical practice in the past 36 months.
4. Have an active California Registered Dental Hygiene License
5. Have a current CPR card for the Healthcare Provider (Allied Health 21).
We require program participants to show items 2, 3, and 4 prior to admission to the program.
Application Deadline
Applications are accepted throughout the year and must be received by December 15th for courses beginning in January of the following year.
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RDHAP Program Cost

The cost of the RDHAP program is $5,000, which includes all materials and supplies required to complete the course. Payment may be made by cashier's check, money order, Visa, or Mastercard. A $500 refundable deposit is due with application to the RDHAP Program. The remaining tuition may be broken down into two payments, with $2,250 due by the first day of class and $2,250 due by the second month of class.
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RDHAP Schedules

The RDHAP Program starts in January of each year and ends in May. It includes:
• 4 weekends of seminar-style continuing education on campus
• 100 hours of CD education for distance learning
• 15 hours of independent field work
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RDHAP Topics

The RDHAP program covers topics including the following:
• Legal Issues facing the RDHAP
• How to Develop Contracts with Institutions
• How to Operate and Administer Your Business including Insurance Billing and Processing
• Working with Medically Compromised Individuals
• Portable Dental Equipment
• Infection Control in Alternative Environments
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